How Gary Oldman Landed His Dream Role as a Farting Slob in 'Slow Horses' | TheWrap Magazine

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  • @jasonbertles
    @jasonbertles 3 місяці тому +244

    10 seasons of this still won't be enough. Love this show.

    • @HisameArtwork
      @HisameArtwork Місяць тому

      ah yes verbal abuse from employer, the show. it's enjoyable because there are enough fantastical elements to where it's not a believable scenario and he's actually funny compared to real life abusive bosses.
      dunno if people noticed he's usually not abusive to the female employees, like Standish only one gets some heat after she pushes his buttons and I keep seeing australians say his humor toward male employees is not abuse it's just normal for australia and if you don't like it don't go over there. like what have the emus done to the poor australians?

    • @tobiasrieper6640
      @tobiasrieper6640 Місяць тому +8

      @@HisameArtworkblah blah blah get over yourself

    • @Pammellam
      @Pammellam Місяць тому +3

      Please do read the books, they are more than wonderful!

    • @mariabolt3881
      @mariabolt3881 24 дні тому

      The show good because they stay true to the books.
      Love the books!
      Love the show!
      Not often you can say that.

  • @ShaneBaker
    @ShaneBaker 5 місяців тому +209

    Slow Horses as a TV show is as good as the books deserve. Keep them coming!!

    • @bobjary9382
      @bobjary9382 3 місяці тому +1

      The books are good too

    • @phoenix-xu9xj
      @phoenix-xu9xj 2 місяці тому

      I don’t think it’s quite as funny as the books. And you certainly nothing like I envisaged Lamb. 😊

    • @bobjary9382
      @bobjary9382 2 місяці тому

      @phoenix-xu9xj
      I really admire Gary Oldman , there are few actors that have the talent ,
      the authenticity and can be so exiting to watch , but the tv script robs him of some really hilarious dialogue that has stayed in the books . I cant work out why more of those brilliant lines never came out of Oldmans mouth ?

  • @KutchaKutchakutchinKutchin
    @KutchaKutchakutchinKutchin 5 місяців тому +131

    A terrific show. The cast is best and Gary Oldman is outstanding.

  • @lemonesnicket
    @lemonesnicket 5 місяців тому +252

    Such a quality character that only a Mr. Oldman could deliver.

    • @paulleverton9569
      @paulleverton9569 5 місяців тому +3

      I love Oldman but thought he was a strange choice to play George Smiley. He would have made a better Bill Hayden.
      Maybe I was annoyed because I've spent decades waiting to see Simon Russell Beale play Smiley. He's absolutely perfect for the role.

    • @sundaysloth4559
      @sundaysloth4559 3 місяці тому

      Oh rather

  • @larryboyes7276
    @larryboyes7276 5 місяців тому +53

    Fantastic books by Herron, and fantastic characterisation by Oldman.
    Jackson Lamb is a hero.

  • @bonnyvondolores2647
    @bonnyvondolores2647 5 місяців тому +54

    Only Gary Oldman could make Lamb a lovable character !

  • @vmcv3284
    @vmcv3284 5 місяців тому +104

    I still think that the line :How's the drinking? - Fine, thanks. it's one of the best lines in the history of TV

    • @bmxmata
      @bmxmata 5 місяців тому +4

      hit it on the head

    • @theo-jamesmoulton2000
      @theo-jamesmoulton2000 5 місяців тому +22

      ''And the smoking?
      'I quit.'
      'Really?'
      'Yep, I haven't had one in... 27 minutes.'

    • @sundaysloth4559
      @sundaysloth4559 3 місяці тому +1

      Class

    • @sohailpathan314
      @sohailpathan314 3 місяці тому

      Explain please 😢

    • @Cliffo-me8wn
      @Cliffo-me8wn 3 місяці тому +5

      ‘What a dump”
      “It’s an old building”
      “No, that will take more than one flush”

  • @SgtMjr
    @SgtMjr 5 місяців тому +62

    Gary Oldman as George Smiley: On screen for 10 mins doesn't say a line only looks and reactions, captures Le Carre's character brilliantly.
    Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb: Wakes himself up with a massive fart, captures Herron's character brilliantly.

    • @DudeSilad
      @DudeSilad Місяць тому +1

      I see his Lamb character as a cross between George Smiley, his incredible intelligence. And Jim Royle from the Royle Family who doesn't give a flying f**k.

  • @gdok6088
    @gdok6088 3 місяці тому +11

    Slow Horses is brilliant. I am counting down the days to the season 4. The combination of action, interesting plots, subtle humour and great actors, especially Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden is sublime. TV at its very best.

  • @deniswhitburn2626
    @deniswhitburn2626 3 місяці тому +12

    Just watched first three seasons again... a rarity in TV, perfect casting of all characters, next to no glamour... a true classic in the making.

  • @alastairs3727
    @alastairs3727 2 місяці тому +9

    Just finished season 4, utterly brilliant , just the best show I’ve seen in donkeys years

  • @gearygeraldinebridge6266
    @gearygeraldinebridge6266 2 місяці тому +11

    Every actor fits their character so perfectly!! And Gary Oldman is epic!!

  • @grahammcfadyenhill9555
    @grahammcfadyenhill9555 Місяць тому +3

    Slow Horses is absolutely brilliant TV. Oldman is amazing. I hope to live long enough to see every season of the show.

  • @Groton1883
    @Groton1883 5 місяців тому +47

    Fantastic show, we all can’t wait for it to return. Oldman is brilliant

  • @alexteli8846
    @alexteli8846 5 місяців тому +31

    As good as it gets.
    Gary Oldman is excellent.

  • @fatxcontroller
    @fatxcontroller 5 місяців тому +12

    the best line is...'it's like trying to explain Norway to a dog!'

  • @ladalekoehler2176
    @ladalekoehler2176 5 місяців тому +22

    I would love any movie Gary Oldman is in. But I like this character.

  • @Koolbob2
    @Koolbob2 Місяць тому +3

    Outstanding cast makes the characters come to life so you care about them. I usually watch each one a couple of times to see what I missed the first time around because of a unexpected plot twist or because I was laughing so hard I missed a line.

  • @petergabriel8448
    @petergabriel8448 5 місяців тому +41

    He carries the whole show. Brillant!

  • @BlueGorilla111
    @BlueGorilla111 3 місяці тому +5

    The tone and pace is absolutely perfect, Gary Oldman is the centre piece, can’t wait for the new series

  • @FMOAB
    @FMOAB 3 місяці тому +19

    Of course Oldman also played Smiley and I find both characters' approach to have similarities. Smiley hides behind a boring "administrator" persona. Lamb hides behind a revolting mess persona. Both live the role. Both used to be field agents so are no strangers to creating a mask. Lamb is brilliant and, despite his problematic past has managed to carve himself out his own fiefdom in London, an independent unit. His agents might be flawed but he knows how to play them to get the best out of them. In the classic Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Smiley also has his team of outsiders.

  • @kenjones102
    @kenjones102 5 місяців тому +142

    If it wasn't done in England by British actors, it wouldn't play nearly as well. When it returns to Apple TV, I may have to go through the ridiculous hoops and loops to sign up again.

    • @santahere
      @santahere 4 місяці тому +7

      The best show!❤

    • @sundaysloth4559
      @sundaysloth4559 3 місяці тому +1

      No dodgy firestick..come on..

    • @sundaysloth4559
      @sundaysloth4559 3 місяці тому

      Hoops for loops...leave it out ...

    • @mrscwhite18
      @mrscwhite18 3 місяці тому +1

      I agree totally

    • @movitz1579
      @movitz1579 2 місяці тому +1

      Hoops and loops? Just sign up like on any other streaming service…

  • @mccann444
    @mccann444 5 місяців тому +7

    Outstanding by Oldman again . I love the series and the humour and seriousness of the drama I really must get the books looking forward to the 4 th Series ❤️

  • @Grumpyman78-c7d
    @Grumpyman78-c7d 5 місяців тому +8

    Absolutely love this show and Gary Oldman is brilliant!

  • @Rdg____
    @Rdg____ 2 місяці тому +10

    One of the best actors of his generation, imo.

  • @davidh4048
    @davidh4048 5 місяців тому +6

    My favourite actor ever, and jackson lamb is so funny. Nobody else could have played the role.

  • @mjfreaklove
    @mjfreaklove 5 місяців тому +12

    I can't wait until September for the Season 4...this show is bloody amazing!!!

  • @giaosplinter
    @giaosplinter 6 днів тому

    He's astonishing in it ...Every time he's as good as he can be I'm like a proud father 😂 show em Garyyyyyyy

  • @SilverfoxJB
    @SilverfoxJB 11 днів тому

    Just binge watched the first four seasons. Totally engaging and Oldman is brilliant.

  • @dimlasp970
    @dimlasp970 3 місяці тому +2

    Gary Oldman for that role is probably the best casting Ever 😉.
    Love Slow Horses.

  • @JasonBetz-k2r
    @JasonBetz-k2r 3 місяці тому +3

    Simply one of the best television series I've ever seen.

  • @denvastevens4337
    @denvastevens4337 День тому

    The best! Gary Oldman the best! He needs and deserves a golden Globe, Emmy.

  • @TheAccountant-e9k
    @TheAccountant-e9k Місяць тому +1

    Watching this tonight, i havent heard of this show, Love Gary Oldman

  • @NazSBG
    @NazSBG 5 місяців тому +16

    Brilliant actor.
    His character in Leon (Norman Stansfield) is one of his best. His character was off the wall, bat shit phycotic and he played it extremely well!

    • @aromalito63
      @aromalito63 5 місяців тому +4

      his rolle in true romance,not bad either

    • @NazSBG
      @NazSBG 5 місяців тому

      @@aromalito63 very short role though. But, shows his level of acting talent for sure!

    • @lolkevandewitte1713
      @lolkevandewitte1713 3 місяці тому

      “Everyone!”

  • @graemetimoney7002
    @graemetimoney7002 Місяць тому +1

    You can tell Gary loves the character as he has so much fun playing Lamb.

  • @richarddavis4954
    @richarddavis4954 3 місяці тому +1

    Just a brilliant show and character played by a brilliant actor who truly deserves more recognition of his work

  • @michaellalli7693
    @michaellalli7693 3 місяці тому +2

    Great series, and Gary Oldman makes it very worth your time.

  • @KutchaKutchakutchinKutchin
    @KutchaKutchakutchinKutchin 3 місяці тому +2

    I cannot remember to have seen such a fantastic show! 5*++

  • @YuliiaHetman
    @YuliiaHetman 2 місяці тому +1

    I love this character! Waiting for many more seasons. Best wishes from Ukraine!

  • @jaffetcordoba4414
    @jaffetcordoba4414 3 місяці тому +1

    We are enjoying it so much. Get the feeling that somewhere out there past middle earth there is a homeland just full of them. We watch it with subtitles turned on because we are past wanting to learn a new language, for the time being; I ask Deb once in a while, "What did they say?" because I am such a SLOW reader.
    I have noticed that "h" is often left out, and it is not unusual for the letter "t" to go on strike: so, "sit here" can become "Sea Ear." It seems.

  • @warrenman1919
    @warrenman1919 4 місяці тому

    One of the best sitcoms I’ve seen. Love this show. Glad they got renewed for season 4.

  • @jdzube2933
    @jdzube2933 5 місяців тому +10

    Easily the best show on Apple TV.

    • @gdok6088
      @gdok6088 3 місяці тому +1

      By a country mile. Absolutely outstanding.

  • @uchinan_chiburu
    @uchinan_chiburu 2 місяці тому +3

    i fricken love this series

  • @SweetDreams-wt7vo
    @SweetDreams-wt7vo 3 місяці тому

    Great characters, great actors, great show. Thoroughly entertaining, credible and flows superbly. Looking forward to Season release with great anticipation.

  • @lukeharris3949
    @lukeharris3949 5 місяців тому +13

    Obnoxious but honourable. Rude and disgusting but not toxic. I like Jackson Lamb.
    Thank you Gary Oldman. For taking Lamb off the page and successfully putting him on the screen.

  • @AlexGag-f5v
    @AlexGag-f5v 2 місяці тому +2

    Jackson Lamb is my new favorite character!

  • @yurikondratesq
    @yurikondratesq 5 місяців тому +5

    Awesome series, took part in two different seasons, LOVED IT

  • @emgee44
    @emgee44 5 місяців тому +6

    Ladies and gentlemen, your new superhero…Jackson Lamb 😅

  • @tonecastro3202
    @tonecastro3202 4 місяці тому

    Oldman looks very comfortable in his skin. He's like a old shag carpet; still looks good and comfortable as all heck. Love the characters & script. Great show.

  • @AlfredMansfield-fp8rc
    @AlfredMansfield-fp8rc 3 місяці тому +1

    Has to be one of the best British drama series on TV ever. 👍👍

  • @madade27
    @madade27 Місяць тому

    Brilliant show, brilliant story and amazing characters...ALL of them....Lamb is No.1 Fave for me.

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 2 місяці тому +1

    He is OUTSTANDING in a very good show. 👏👏👏

  • @DD-it1th
    @DD-it1th Місяць тому

    I’ve always liked Gary Oldman and this role is perfect for him. Just about every guy can relate some way to his character which is what makes him so (ironically) personable.

  • @ManJunk427
    @ManJunk427 5 місяців тому +2

    Such a great and so far... underated show.
    Found it by accident and can't wait for season 4 and beyond. Blends comedy, drama and action... Superbly.

  • @gy3940
    @gy3940 Місяць тому

    I love Gary Oldman so much. He is amazing.

  • @PlasmaCoolantLeak
    @PlasmaCoolantLeak 5 місяців тому +6

    So looking forward to Season 4.

  • @Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover
    @Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover Місяць тому

    Never seen the show but the audiobooks, the original ones narrated by Sean Barret.. Excellent!

  • @jizzwizzard123
    @jizzwizzard123 3 місяці тому +1

    By far some of the best TV that's ever existed

  • @jonathanpeterson1984
    @jonathanpeterson1984 5 місяців тому +9

    True Romance will ALWAYS be in my top 5.

  • @CraigFearon
    @CraigFearon Місяць тому

    Brilliant show and Oldman is fantastic in his role.

  • @redred9882
    @redred9882 3 місяці тому

    Just finished season 3. Cant wait for the new season. Its a fabulous series!!

  • @boots2926
    @boots2926 5 місяців тому +4

    Gary and the whole cast make this series. Plus, as a Londoner I get to see locations i know fairly well. Not the posh ones, the shit holes too.

  • @PDWaltz
    @PDWaltz 3 місяці тому

    Terrific show
    Terrific acting by Gary n rest of cast
    Waiting for the next season

  • @edl617
    @edl617 5 місяців тому +5

    Jackson Lamb. “My Hero”

  • @kengruz669
    @kengruz669 5 місяців тому +1

    Love this man's work and this show.

  • @robertkirk4387
    @robertkirk4387 5 місяців тому +2

    Gary Oldman is a just great at all he does, I do not remember a bad performance of his.

  • @mimzy8beeps
    @mimzy8beeps 5 місяців тому +1

    In my top ten shows of all time of all the bloody stupid shows that go on endlessly this is precious and rare ❤

  • @harryviking6347
    @harryviking6347 Місяць тому

    I just love "Slow Horses", and "Lamb" is the perfect personality for it! They all are!! I am just so sad it is so few episodes each season!!! Cannot wait for next one! Make MANY SEASONS PLEASE with at least 10 episodes!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @whya2ndaccount
    @whya2ndaccount 5 місяців тому +7

    Slow Horses is the new Smiley's People.

  • @unkleskratch
    @unkleskratch 2 місяці тому

    A truly great show, at a time when good entertainment is hard to come by.

  • @mike_d_melb_music_fan5229
    @mike_d_melb_music_fan5229 Місяць тому

    He should do a comedy sketch playing both George Smiley and Jackson Lamb, and their 1/2 brothers and Jackson is the crazy uncle at Christmas dinner !
    To say Gary Oldman is a legend isn't enough. 😊🙏🙏🙏🙏✊

  • @ernestoglesby5342
    @ernestoglesby5342 2 місяці тому +4

    Six episodes a season is NOT ENOUGH.

  • @bernarrcoletta7419
    @bernarrcoletta7419 Місяць тому

    I honestly don’t know how they can do an entire book in only six episodes but somehow they manage to do so

  • @RQUKOfficial
    @RQUKOfficial 4 місяці тому

    Binge watched this. Soooo good! Can't wait for the next season.

  • @evy684
    @evy684 3 місяці тому

    I love this show ! He plays that character so well.

  • @leemzgoogle917
    @leemzgoogle917 3 місяці тому

    Love him. Love the show. Looking forward to the upcoming season.

  • @danmrkfrandsen598
    @danmrkfrandsen598 3 місяці тому +1

    Gary Oldman is AWESOME in Slow horses.

  • @TheKeenanno1
    @TheKeenanno1 5 місяців тому +6

    Gary Oldman is Jackson Lamb.

  • @gpTeacher
    @gpTeacher 5 місяців тому

    It's a wonderful show that is totally immersive. LOVE IT!

  • @sandiloumac2778
    @sandiloumac2778 4 дні тому

    I heard it was good. Binge watched the first 4-seasons and now I can't wait for season 5.

  • @griffonwing
    @griffonwing 4 місяці тому

    How is it that I am just now finding out about this series in my feed. On the plus side, I dont have to be excited and have to wait for it to come out and I can simply binge the first 3 seasons!

  • @mel24681
    @mel24681 4 місяці тому +2

    I only signed up to Apple to watch Slow Horses. After reading all the books, this could only have been a British crew to do justice to the author's work(read all his books now). Brilliant series, brilliant production, script, editing and superb acting. Will sign up to Apple again for series 4, but there is nothing else on Apple worth watching after that. Interesting to see the characters without Standish, especially Jackson Lamb, the big protective heart trapped inside that Kevlar armour( with gaps for his excess wind)😂. Love Gary Oldman as Lamb. Captivating! All actors so brilliant and true to the books!
    Bravura.

    • @Reactor10k
      @Reactor10k Місяць тому

      Try Silo and Severance.

    • @tominator23
      @tominator23 Місяць тому

      Acapulco and Mythic Quest are worth the watch as well

  • @sebastianalegria3401
    @sebastianalegria3401 3 місяці тому

    Gary is already a national treasure over the years, I've been a fan of him since his "Darkest hour" performance, which made him earn an Oscar for best actor. On the other hand, if you ask me about my favourite Oldman's performance, it's arguably Norman Stanfield's in Leon the Professional where he says his famous line "EVERYONE"😂

  • @flapsnakes
    @flapsnakes 5 місяців тому +2

    Gary is the jack Lemon of our era!!!

  • @GOMAROMA
    @GOMAROMA 3 місяці тому

    Best show around! Oldman excellent!

  • @rixtex
    @rixtex Місяць тому

    Fantastic! Are they making more seasons?

  • @maureensmith7532
    @maureensmith7532 3 місяці тому +1

    Gary made Jackson lamb so real, you can actually smell him through the tv 😅

    • @grahammcfadyenhill9555
      @grahammcfadyenhill9555 Місяць тому +2

      At a recent family dinner, there was gas at the table...I blamed Jackson Lamb.

    • @maureensmith7532
      @maureensmith7532 Місяць тому

      @@grahammcfadyenhill9555 🫣😂

  • @rachelbrodeur2600
    @rachelbrodeur2600 7 днів тому

    He is absolutely brilliant.

  • @MannyEspinola-q4t
    @MannyEspinola-q4t 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. Big fan.

  • @shoegirl407
    @shoegirl407 4 місяці тому

    Love the show. Great spy series!! ❤Can’t wait for S4.

  • @brucesamia6353
    @brucesamia6353 3 місяці тому +1

    such a great series

  • @bathsaltshero
    @bathsaltshero 5 місяців тому +2

    and now a farting dracula is an image in my mind XD

  • @norman9792
    @norman9792 24 дні тому

    Best TV show I've seen since BB.

  • @muiresuilgorm3452
    @muiresuilgorm3452 5 місяців тому +1

    Great to see him enjoying himself.

  • @roywilson4514
    @roywilson4514 Місяць тому

    10/10 Kristen Scott Thomas is just fantastic as well. Season 4 introduced 2 2 characters who i love already

  • @greygalah
    @greygalah Місяць тому +1

    The worst thing about Slow Horses is waiting for the next season. Second is waiting a week for the next episode.

  • @jesus_nation
    @jesus_nation Місяць тому

    Perfect, top 3 show ever.

  • @mishkalarsoncreations
    @mishkalarsoncreations 5 місяців тому +1

    I love this show and him!!!

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 5 місяців тому +1

    The most wonderful actor.

  • @danapeck5382
    @danapeck5382 5 місяців тому

    Love the character, love the portrayal